Lead Risk Analytics Consultant

Lead Risk Analytics Consultant

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Risk Analytics Consultant

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives related to business analysis and modeling, including those that are cross functional, with broad impact, and act as key participant in data aggregation, monitoring, and reporting of stress testing and portfolio analysis for Risk Analytics

• Review and analyze complex programing models to extract data and manipulate databases to provide statistical and financial modeling specific to businesses supported

• Manage the roll out of pilot programs developed as a result of programmed models for supported businesses and product line

• Make decisions in complex product strategies, data modeling, and risk exposure, requiring solid understanding of business unit projects and regulatory responses, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that influence and lead Analytic and Reporting to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives

• Collaborate and consult with peers, less experienced to more experienced managers, to resolve production, project, and regulatory issues, and achieve risk analysts, and common modeling goals

• Lead projects, teams, and mentor

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Risk Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Execute and lead assigned monitoring activities across operational risk programs in ORP, ensuring adherence to quality and SLA standards. Document findings with sufficient detail and engage stakeholders for review and finalization.
• Provide direction for development and enhancement of monitoring activities, including simplification, automation, and advanced analytics initiatives.
• Analyse large and complex datasets and underlying data elements using advanced statistical, machine learning, and data mining techniques to identify trends, red flags, emerging risks, and systemic issues.
• Lead efforts for creation and enhancement of monitoring activities, including simplification and automation opportunities. 
• Collaborate with ORBOs, RTTs, and senior stakeholders to refine monitoring activities, support deployment of new activities and drive innovation in analytics and automation.
• Demonstrate understanding of banking Lines of Businesses (LOBs) --such as Retail Banking (deposits, loans, credit cards), Commercial Banking (SME lending, cash management), and Wealth Management (investment products, portfolio services)  -- to ensure effective risk monitoring and oversight.
• Engage with stakeholders and senior leadership with clear, actionable insights and recommendations to strengthen operational risk oversight.
• Present complex analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership and program stakeholders in a clear, actionable manner.
• Stay abreast of industry trends in risk analytics, data science, and regulatory expectations, and proactively recommend enhancements to RM SSC's analytics capabilities.
• Develop, automate, and optimize monitoring routines and dashboards using BI tools (Alteryx, Tableau, SQL, Xceptor) and coding languages (Python, R, JavaScript).
• Lead development of data quality checks and validation procedures 
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Second Line of Defence, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Compliance roles, Internal Audit, or related fields.
• Proven experience in leading risk analytics initiatives and delivering actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency in BI and coding tools (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau, SQL, Xceptor, Python, R, JavaScript).
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in risk management-related automation and efficiency initiatives.
• Familiarity with operational risk management programs such as RCSA (Risk and Control Self-Assessment), IM (Issue Management), ORE (Operational Risk Events), RM (Risk Monitoring), and Risk Assessments.
• Exposure to shared services models, including working in centralized risk monitoring or support environments, and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as business units, risk management, compliance, and technology.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as business units, risk management, compliance, and technology. 
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities using analytics.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Flexible to work across different time zones as per business requirements. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with virtual and/or geographically dispersed teams. 

Job Expectations:

• Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Operational Risk Officer in the Risk Monitoring (RM) Shared Service Capability (SSC). As part of Wells Fargo's Second Line of Defence and Independent Risk Management team, the Lead Operational Risk Officer will provide strategic oversight and leadership for RM SSC activities supporting execution of operational risk monitoring in ORP. This role involves designing and executing data-driven monitoring activities across various operational risk programs, driving innovation in analytics and automation, and ensuring robust risk oversight across the enterprise. The Lead Officer will partner with Operational Risk Business Oversight (ORBOs), Risk Type Teams (RTTs), and senior stakeholders to influence risk monitoring strategy, enhance governance, and mentor team members for continuous improvement of processes and programs.

• Shift time: 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM
• Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad

Posting End Date: 

13 Mar 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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